Physics, B.S.
Requirements for a Major in Physics (BS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 2135 | Basic Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 2190 | Introduction to Research in Physics | 1 |
| PHY 2350 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 2360 | Mathematical and Computational Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3276 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 2 |
| PHY 3320 | Intermediate Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 3330 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 3372 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHY 3373 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHY 4190 | Dissemination of Research Results in Physics | 1 |
| PHY 4322 | Advanced Topics in Classical Physics | 3 |
| PHY 4340 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHY 4001 | Exit Exam | 0 |
| Six semester hours of additional 4000-level PHY courses. | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 97 | |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| CHE 1301 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I | 3 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| CSI 1401 | Introduction to Programming I | 4 |
| or CSI 1430 | Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 2311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2321 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 3325 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 3326 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| Nine semester hours from the following: BIO, CHE, CSI, GEO, MTH, or STA. 2,3 | 9 | |
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 179 | |
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Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.
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Excluding STA 2381 Introductory Statistical Methods
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Courses selected must apply to a major in these fields.